Job Title: Materials Buyer in Jupiter, FL!

Job Description

The Materials Team at our West Palm Beach Geared Turbo Fan Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (WPB GTF MRO) facility has an opening for a Materials SIOP Buyer. This role supports sales, inventory, and operations planning by driving Sales, Inventory, & Operations Planning (SIOP) across all functions. You will be responsible for net inventory planning, variance analysis, real-time problem resolution, cost reduction initiatives, and vendor management. A thorough understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems in a manufacturing environment and data-driven decision-making is essential for effective material availability and forecasting.

ResponsibilitiesEnsure the ordering of material details and buyer queue to meet specific engine sales order requirementsCoordinate and expedite purchase orders and update material resource planning (MRP) in SAPMonitor and communicate material shortage risks and mitigation opportunitiesAttend daily production meetings to report on material and vendor status, address urgent issues, and provide material availability updatesSupport management and operations requests for information, analysis, and improvement opportunitiesInvestigate and resolve materials inventory and purchase order issues impacting financials and engine turnaroundUtilize internal continuous improvement systems to standardize and drive process improvements for materialsReview engine material technical requirements prior to inductions for proper material sourcingTravel up to 10% domestically and internationally as neededEssential SkillsBachelor's degree with 5 years of purchasing experience or an advanced degree with 3 years of purchasing experienceExperience with SAPAdvanced Excel skills (including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)Experience sourcing direct materials and placing purchase ordersAbility to understand technical writing and read blueprintsUS CitizenshipAdditional Skills & QualificationsExperience with SmartsheetSix Sigma certificationsExcel macrosBasic programming knowledgeSAP query writing skillsAviation backgroundData analytics background (BI tools)Work Environment

This is an onsite role, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the MRO facility. You may be required to support some holidays as needed, with PTO and holiday pay provided.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Jupiter,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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